Pool Manager Area Fact at Air Traffic and Navigation Services In Cape Town, Western Cape

About the Position
Applications are invited for the position of Pool Manager: Area based in Cape Town. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Manager: ATS FACT.
Overview
ATNS is seeking a candidate to ensure that the Air Traffic Service (ATS) is provided in a safe and expeditious manner, in accordance with South African Aviation Legislation, company policy and ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP’s), in order to meet and satisfy the reasonable requirements of the aviation community. To plan and implement procedures and projects and to supervise training and proficiency maintenance programs at FACT.
Major Activities 

• Plan, Organise and coordinate his/ her particular air traffic service in order to satisfy the reasonable requirements of the aviation community.
• Define new operational requirements in the short, medium and long-term in order to maintain and enhance the ATS, making the necessary recommendations for implementation and managing approved implementation.
• Schedule external training and supervise on-the-job training to ensure competence of staff for the issuance of licenses and validation of ratings.
• Conduct unit safety event investigations for the M: ATS on air traffic related incidents.
• Implement preventative measures aimed at eliminating breaches in service standards.
• Maintain records and report on traffic activity and all other phases of operations for particular services as may be required by ATNS.
• Propose and maintain Station Standing Instructions for Area as applicable.
• Execute Watch Supervisor duties where applicable and scheduled.
• Maintain a relevant and adequate level of knowledge of current service position in accordance with SARPS.
• Actively promote and manage safety through the company’s Safety Management System.
• Ensure the maintenance and availability of all the necessary facilities, technical equipment and publications required for ATS personnel to successfully function.
• Ensure that ATC and associated services operate efficiently and is administered according to prescribed practices, policies and business rules.
• Manage validation examinations, annual standards checks, performance management and reporting thus ensuring staff competence.
• Direct and schedule the work of personnel under their control, to conform to approved/prescribed ATC procedures and practices, thus ensuring that the service is continuous and standards are met.
• Ensure full compliance with the terms of relevant contractual obligations of ATNS’ clients in terms of contractual air traffic service provision.
• Perform operational Area control duties
  Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Area Procedural and Radar Control Rating
• Qualified Search Mission Coordinator (SMC)
  Minimum Experience
• At least three years Area Control experience coupled with one year OJTI
  Skills and Competencies
• Customer Service Orientation
• Judgement/ Problem Solving
• Information monitoring
• Confidence
• Ability to impart knowledge and concepts
• Good communication skills
• Motivationally fit
• Computer literacy
• An active and enquiring mind
• Operationally current
• Quality Orientation
• Sound interpersonal relationship
• Planning and organizing
• Good communication skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork/Collaboration

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:
Ability

• Monitor and identify any trends or other indicators of deterioration in safety or service levels
• build the capacity to deliver on the company vision
• conduct performance appraisals
• direct the allocation of resources, set priorities and identify issues to be escalated
• Interpreting and, applying and implementing air traffic regulations, policy directives and instructions
• assist in budget planning and management
• drive the employment equity profile

Experience

• directing and managing the day-to-day activities of the staff
• managing customer requirements and expectations
• managing a professional team

Knowledge

• high-level understanding of business
• air traffic control services
• industry standards, technology trends and best practices
• legislation applying to the provision of aviation services
• airport management

About The Employer
ATNS is responsible for air traffic control in approximately 10% of the worlds airspace. Over and above traditional air traffic control, we also provide aeronautical information for planning purposes, search and rescue coordination services, the maintenance of a reliable navigation infrastructure, training services, and many more.
Our Vision:
To be the preferred supplier of air traffic, navigation, training and associated services to the African continent and surrounding regions.
Our Mission:
To provide safe, orderly, expeditious and efficient air traffic, navigation, training and associated services.